The San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex is home to three United States Fish and Wildlife national wildlife refuges: Alamosa, Baca, and Monte Vista.

Interventions can be the difference between life and death for a drug addict or an alcoholic. Not every person in need of rehab is going to initially jump at the chance to get clean and handle the issues that drove them to addiction. While some addicts or alcoholics have been so badly beaten and battered by their lifestyle that they grasp at the first opportunity to deal with their problems, others need some type of external help in order to seek help.

Arkansas River Headwaters

The heavy rains from earlier in the month are firmly in the past as the weekend sets up for hot days with little chance of storms.

Eastern Colorado

High pressure persists across the eastern plains, with drier air working its way into the region. While a few showers may be possible, coverage will be limited mainly to higher elevations.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

The 2017 Colorado Hay Directory, published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is now available.

“This annual publication connects Colorado hay producers with buyers across the state and nation,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “It is a valuable resource for horse and livestock owners.”

Posted below are the results for Kiowa County 4-Her’s whom qualified to show at the state fair.  We are extremely proud of these kids are their accomplishments!  If you would like to see these exhibits plus all the others done by our top-notch 4-Her’s, come out to the community building during the fair!

For the fifth year, the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee is accepting applications from Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters around the state as part of its Colorado Corn FFA Grant Program. 

The deadline to apply is November 15. 

The Colorado Corn FFA Grant Program assists FFA chapters in Colorado on projects that lack funding in their school's budget. 

Theodore "Ted" Glenn Dolph 
(June 1, 1950 - August 11, 2017) 
Theodore Glen Dolph “Ted” was born on June 1, 1950 in Ft. Morgan, CO and passed away at the age of 67 on August 11, 2017 at his home in Eads following an extended illness.

David Norris Harrison 
(December 17, 1941 - July 19, 2017)